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Correct Answer: Option (B) — 3 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC): India has observer status and has sought membership, but is not a member.
- Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN): India is a strategic dialogue partner, not a full member of ASEAN (which includes only 10 Southeast Asian countries).
- East Asia Summit (EAS): India is a founding member of the EAS (which comprises 18 member states, including ASEAN 10 plus Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United States).
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